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Definition of Whalebone
1. Noun. A horny material from the upper jaws of certain whales; used as the ribs of fans or as stays in corsets.
Definition of Whalebone
1. n. A firm, elastic substance resembling horn, taken from the upper jaw of the right whale; baleen. It is used as a stiffening in stays, fans, screens, and for various other purposes. See Baleen.
2. n. A firm, elastic substance resembling horn, taken from the upper jaw of the right whale; baleen. It is used as a stiffening in stays, fans, screens, and for various other purposes. See Baleen.
Definition of Whalebone
1. Noun. The horny material from the fringed plates of the upper jaw of baleen whales that are used to filter plankton; once used as stays in corsets ¹
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Definition of Whalebone
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